Notre Dame High School College Prep for Young Men These Are Just Some of the Colleges Our Students Have Been Accepted To

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e e e e e Mary Hill nue d Cemetery W Main Street getting to notre dame Notre Dame is conveniently located on Dempster Street in Niles, Illinois (just West of Harlem Avenue and East of Milwaukee Avenue). Many of our students use either CTA or Pace with Milwaukee, Harlem, and Demspter Street as the main routes. In order to find the most direct route to Notre Dame for you, simply call us at 847.779.8615. We will be happy to research the easiest way for you to get here! For junior and senior students who drive, Notre Dame has ample parking in its spacious lot for everyone. ndhs bussing system Notre Dame now offers its own morning-only bus service by making use of its six brand new mini-buses. These routes currently pick up students at the following elementary schools: Saint Viator, Saint Robert Bellarmine, Saint Cornelius, Edgebrook, Saint Hilary, Queen of All Saints, and Saint Mary of the Woods, amongst others. These routes are geared to better serve our students who do not have a direct route. In addition to this new service, Notre Dame also runs a shuttle van before and after school to the Metra Station in Des Plaines for students from the Northwest suburbs

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7655 West Dempster Street, Niles, IL 60714 • 847.779.8615 • www.ndhsdons.org • Fax: 847.965.2983 notre dame high school College Prep for Young Men these are just some of the colleges our students have been accepted to

American Academy of Art Grinnell College Oakton Community College American University Holy Cross College The Ohio State University Varsity diamond equipped with lights and a new two-story clubhouse Arizona State University University of Illinois at Chicago Parkland College The University of Arizona University of Illinois at Urbana- Parsons School of Design, New School Augustana College Champaign University Aurora University The Illinois Institute of Art University of Portland Barat College Illinois Institute of Technology Purdue University Benedictine College Illinois State University Quincy University Benedictine University Illinois Wesleyan University Regis University Bradley University Indiana University at Bloomington Ripon College Bucknell University Indiana University-Purdue University Robert Morris College, Chicago Indianapolis Butler University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Iowa State University Cardinal Stritch University Saint Joseph’s College-IN The University of Iowa Carroll College (Wisconsin) Saint Louis University John Carroll University Carthage College Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Joliet Junior College The Catholic University of America Saint Xavier University Kendall College University of Central Florida San Diego State University Notre Dame High School is situated on a beautiful 28-acre campus Knox College University of Chicago School of the Art Institute of Chicago College of Lake County City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright University of South Dakota College Lake Forest College Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Clarke College Lewis University Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Cleveland Institute of Music Lincoln College (Lincoln) Spring Hill College University of Colorado at Boulder Loras College St. Ambrose University Colorado State University Loyola University Chicago University of St. Francis Columbia College Marian College St. Norbert College Concordia University Marian College of Fond du Lac University of Tennessee, Knoxville Cooking Hospitality Institute of Chicago Marquette University University of Toledo Coyne American Institute McHenry County College Triton College College for Creative Studies Merrimack College United States Naval Academy Creighton University Miami University Valparaiso University University of Dayton University of Miami VanderCook College of Music State-of-the-Art George H. Holley Science and Technology Center DePaul University Michigan State University Vermilion Community College DeVry University University of Michigan Washington University in St. Louis Dominican University Millikin University Western Illinois University Drake University Milwaukee School of Engineering Western Michigan University Duke University Monmouth College Wheaton College College of DuPage North Central College William Rainey Harper College Earlham College North Park University Winona State University Eastern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Eastern Michigan University University of Northern Colorado University of Wisconsin, Madison Elgin Community College Northern Illinois University University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Elmhurst College Northern Michigan University University of Wisconsin, Parkside Ferris State University Northland College University of Wisconsin, Stout Florida Atlantic University Northwestern University Wyotech Institute Grand Valley State University University of Notre Dame

Our spacious grounds create a scenic setting for your learning experience Notre Dame High School, a Roman Catholic secondary level college preparatory school, has educated more than 11,000 young men since its founding in 1954. Located in Niles, Illinois, on 28 wooded acres, Notre Dame currently enrolls over 830 students. Our students come from Chicago and 29 different suburban townships. Notre Dame’s approach to education is holistic. We educate and form minds, bodies and souls.

Notre Dame partners with parents and families in challenging our students with our college prep program. Individual attention is provided to each young man throughout his formative years at Notre Dame. Our goal is to prepare him not only for college, but for life. Our students grow in wisdom as well as knowledge: in faith, in values, and in morality. Notre Dame’s partnership with our families begins with their sons’ first day of high school, and it lasts for their lifetimes. Notre Dame High School: 1954-2008 “On September 1, 1954, Notre Dame High School was born. Samuel Cardinal Stritch, the Catholic Archbishop of Chicago, and priests from the Congregation of Holy Cross from South Bend, Indiana, broke ground in Niles, Illinois. Priests and Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross expanded their educational ministry in the Archdiocese considerably with this new endeavor. Holy Trinity High School in Chicago and Holy Cross High School in River Grove were also secondary schools sponsored by the Holy Cross Priests and Brothers.” mission Under the patronage of Mary, the Mother of God, Notre Dame High School is a college preparatory school committed to educating young men within a Christ- centered and family-based community. We cherish and respect each individual. Our values are Gospel based. In our Catholic tradition, and faithful to the spirit of our Holy Cross founders, we endeavor to inspire life-long learners, committed to scholarship, to personal excellence, and to social justice. ownership Ownership of Notre Dame High School now rests in an independent two-tiered Board comprised of Notre Dame alumni, parents, educators and Catholic leaders from the larger community of Chicago. The top tier, the Executive Board, partners with representatives of the Archdiocese of Chicago to ensure the Catholicity of our school. The Executive Board appoints members to the Governance Board. This second-tiered assembly oversees the daily operations of the school. Our character, charism, and heritage, formed by the Congregation of Holy Cross, remain appreciated and strong. life prep Notre Dame partners with each student and his family to provide a challenging college preparatory academic program. Our goal is to prepare each Notre Dame man for academic success in college. We are equally committed to preparing each student in his spiritual life, in his moral life, and in his behavioral life. personal growth plan The Personal Growth Plan is developing under the direction of the Counseling Center, the Principal’s Office, and the President’s Office. Notre Dame will help each student to create an individual plan for his high school career. His development at Notre Dame, maximizing his unique qualities, utilizing his special interests and needs, and building on his particular values and goals, will be measured and evaluated regularly. At the beginning of his first year, each student and his family will meet with counselors to formulate his Plan, thereby establishing his unique path to success. faith & service As part of our Christian Service Learning Program, students attend monthly Mass, study the Catholic faith in the classroom, experience the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, make an annual retreat and serve the local community.

By the time they graduate, Notre Dame students will have given a total of at least 115 hours in programs serving their school, parish and community.

retreats and kairos Notre Dame’s four-year retreat program is designed to help our students develop a mature faith that can augment a solid academic foundation with a real desire to deepen one’s faith and relationship with God. During Kairos, the culminating 4-day faith experience for our senior Dons, young men discover how God is present and working in their lives, especially among family, friends and others with whom they interact on a daily basis. They will learn the importance of sharing their gifts with others and becoming leaders in their faith. President father smyth leading by example:

The Executive Board of Notre Dame High School named Father John P. Smyth the school’s first president under its new governance structure on March 1, 2007. A Chicago native, Father Smyth is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Widely regarded as one of the top fundraisers in the Chicagoland area, Fr. Smyth has also dedicated much of his life to the education of the area’s youth. thoughts from father smyth:

“With blessings from Our Lady, we will guide our student body by enlightening their minds and enhancing their spirits so that when they walk out the doors into the world upon graduation, they will possess the qualities for success in the path of their choice with a full appreciation of not only what they have received and achieved at Notre Dame High School, but also what they may return to the community and society as a whole.” Father Smyth at the University of Notre Dame college prep Notre Dame is a college preparatory high school. The instructional program has distinct levels of challenge: Honors, College Prep Core, and the Brother Andre Program (for students needing additional learning assistance). Each level is geared to prepare our students for college admission. Rigorous courses of study are designed to meet the educational needs of our diverse student body and are tailored to provide challenging educational experiences for our students. college ready The general requirements for acceptance by universities and colleges include:

➵ Four years of English

➵ Three years of social studies

➵ Three years of mathematics (including geometry)

Over the last decade, ➵ Three years of a laboratory science Notre Dame has sent ➵ Two years of the same foreign language and/or fine arts 97% of its graduates ➵ Notre Dame’s academic program is completed with two on to college! years of physical education (including health) and a slate of opportunities in elective courses ➵ All students must pass the English Composition Proficiency Exam and the United States/State of Illinois Constitution Exams to graduate

Notre Dame’s program of studies meets the State of Illinois requirements for admission to our state colleges. Highly selective universities and their respective colleges (i.e. engineering, pre-med, business, etc.) recommend four years of mathematics, three years of laboratory sciences, and three or more years of the same foreign language.

The mission of Notre Dame High School is to provide each student with an education integrating academic scholarship with faith in God and service to all God’s people. Catholic students as well as students of other faith traditions are expected to develop lives of faith by fully participating in four years of religious studies, class retreats, and service opportunities. Notre Dame respects and appreciates each student’s faith tradition, and expects him to participate with his family in its expression.

Academic Programs freshman year First-year students at Notre Dame High School can be expected to take the following course of studies:

Composition and Literature I Religion (Catholic Faith) Foreign Language (Italian or Spanish) Physical Education History of Western Civilization and/or Biology Computer Literacy/Study Mathematics (typically Algebra I or Algebra II) elective choices Notre Dame offers a wide range of elective choices among the arts, humanities and technology. This list includes:

Art I Government Speech Art Traditions Introduction to Theatre Symphonic Band Chicago Studies Journalism Rhetoric of Cinema Computer Applications Junior and Senior P.E.Leaders 3-D Studio Art Contemporary U.S. History Movements & Ideologies 2-D Studio Art of the Modern World Creative Writing Web Page Design Music Theory Economics Weight Training & Conditioning Psychology Fine Arts Appreciation World Geography Sociology advanced placement courses Notre Dame offers a full slate of honors and Advanced Placement Courses:

AP Biology AP European History AP Calculus (BC) AP Latin Vergil AP Chemistry AP Latin Literature AP English AP Spanish AP Physics n the hesburgh scholar program the brother andre scholar program

Named in honor of legendary University of Notre Dame Named in honor of Blessed Brother Andre Bessette, CSC, this President Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, CSC, this program is college preparatory program is for students requiring assistance designed to challenge the most gifted and motivated student in achieving academic success at Notre Dame. Brother Andre with a demanding course of studies. It not only requires the Scholars must exhibit consistent effort and a willing commitment development of the student’s abilities in all areas of the academic in time and energy to academic excellence. Typically, participants curriculum but also seeks to further his overall development in the Andre Scholar Program are placed in the Reading/Writing through involvement in various service-oriented and Workshop course in place of a foreign language in the first year, extracurricular activities. Successful completion of the Hesburgh and benefit from on-site tutoring during their study period. Scholarn Program results in a special diploma of distinction. All other courseworkd is done on the college prep level.

Sports and Intramurals Involvement defines a mid-size school like Notre Dame. You will have excellent opportunities to get involved with athletics and intramurals. We offer 14 different interscholastic sports and a wide array of intramurals. Notre Dame actively encourages its students to become involved with extracurricular activities. This added dimension to high school life fosters a great sense of belonging and camaraderie that frequently helps students perform better in the classroom.

Notre Dame has traditionally had more than 50% of its students participate in one or more sport each year.

v a r s i t y s p o r t s intramurals

Baseball Golf Tennis Basketball Navy Football Tug of War Basketball Hockey Track & Field Boxing Ping Pong Volleyball Bowling Lacrosse Volleyball Dodgeball Scholastic Bowl Wrestling Cross Country Soccer Wrestling Flag Football Softball Football Swimming Athletic Achievements

football State Playoff Qualifier: 89, 91, 92, 97, 98, 03, 06, 07 Quarter Finalist: 89, 97 State Runner-up: 89 Prep Bowl Finalist: 02

volleyball Conference Champions: 98, 99, 00, 01

baseball Conference Champions: 97, 98, 05 Regional Champions: 03, 04, 05 Sectional Champions: 04, 05 “Elite Eight”: 04 State Champions: 04

wrestling Regional Champion: 04 Sectional Champion: 04 “Elite Eight”: 04 State qualifiers since 2000: 18 State placers since 2001: 2 All-conference wrestlers since 2000: 60

basketball Conference Champions: 02 Regional Champions: 90, 92, 93, 94, 97, 02 Sectional Champions: 97 Super-sectional champions: 97 “Elite Eight”: 97 track & field 2003 State Runner-up (High Jump): OBABETA ERUTEYA Conference Champions: 97

golf 2002 State Finalist: LARRY WELDON 2003 State Finalist: TIM FINNEGAN 2003 Conference Champion: LARRY WELDON

bowling Catholic League Champions: 08 alumni profiles

jim les ∑ ndhs graduating class: 1981 college: cleveland State 1 year bradley university – 3 years bs, finance 1985

occupation: head basketball coach - bradley university

how did ndhs help to shape your life?: “ Notre Dame was a great springboard to the rest of my life. It prepared me academically, athletically, and socially to be successful in college and beyond.”

what made ndhs a special place?: “Notre Dame was a special place because of its athletic focus, great atmosphere and outstanding school spirit. It also challenged me academically. ”

what does it mean to you that your brother coaches at ndhs?: “I believe the basketball program at Notre Dame is in great hands with Tom (1971). His players are fortunate that they will receive a tremendous benefit from his wealth of knowledge. They will also be the recipients of his unbelievable commitment to his players and passion for the game.”

timothy jarotkiewicz ∑ ndhs graduating class: 1998 college: university of notre dame; ba government and international studies, minor: theology; 2002 master of education (M.Ed) in 2004 (alliance for catholic education)

occupation: assistant principal for student life, director of student activities

what is it like to work at your alma mater?: “It’s really exciting to work at ND at this time in the school’s history. We are growing and preparing to build for the future. The school is stronger than it has been in decades, and I am honored to be a part of its growth.”

what makes notre dame a great environment?: “The family atmosphere and the dedicated people. The students, faculty, and staff are amazing and always inspire me.”

how did ndhs shape your life?: “Great teachers like Bill DeBaets and Tony Kozole fostered a love for history that led me to become a history teacher. I am proud to teach in the History Department with two other alumni, Dan Tully (1994) and Jim Boylan (1973).”

Clubs and Activities

Notre Dame students continue to learn, grow and strengthen friendships outside the classroom through our co-curricular activities that provide an outlet for students to develop their skills and learn new ones. Thirty different clubs are available for students to join including cultural, academic, service and special interest groups. Each club plans activities and outings for their own group including restaurant visits, museum trips and international trips. The Irish Club has been to Ireland, the Italian Club has been to Italy, the Spanish Club has been to Spain and the Jugglers Drama Group has visited England. 2008-2009 Clubs and Organizations Academic Teams African-American Club Asian Club Big Brothers Campus Ministry Club Car Club Chess Club Classics Club Dons for Diversity Cross & Anchor Debate Team Environmental Adventure Club Eucharistic Ministers Focus (Newspaper) Games Club Hellenic Club Irish Club Italian Club Jugglers (Drama) Lettermen Club Maridon (Yearbook) Music Club National Honor Society Peer Leaders Pep Club Polish Club Sci-Fi Fantasy Club Spanish Club Student Council Ultimate Frisbee Video Club student profiles

eric hennessey graduation year: 2009 ∑ grammar school: st. eugene

what do you like most about ndhs: “The thing I like most about NDHS is all the opportunities there are to get involved. Through my involvement in sports and clubs, I have learned valuable lessons, built countless friendships, and felt like I was a part of something special. I would encourage any NDHS student to get involved because it will make your high school experience memorable.”

drew diaz graduation year: 2010 ∑ grammar school: gemini jr. high

what do you like most about ndhs: “The thing I like most about NDHS is the sense of family. At ND everyone is there to help you no matter what the problem. If you need some help, all you have to do is look around for a teacher, teammate, friend, or a brother and they will not steer you wrong.”

art and fine art At Notre Dame, we offer a variety of Art opportunities so students can experience the aesthetic qualities of the arts. The Fine Arts curriculum includes classes in Music, Art, Drama and Theatre. Each spring, the Fine Arts Department holds a Fine Arts Festival to showcase students’ talents. There are a variety of Art classes available in Notre Dame’s new spacious Art Studio. These include Introduction to Art, Art Traditions, AP Art History, Art 1, 2-D Drawing and 3-D Drawing.

music The Music Curriculum features numerous classes including Beginning Band, Honors Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Music Appreciation, Music Theory and Music Survey. Students have the opportunity to participate in the award-winning Notre Dame/ Resurrection Band. In 2007, the band won its third consecutive Class AA “State of the Band” Contest. The mission of Notre Dame is to assist each individual with the integration of faith, scholarship and culture. As a school community, we do not discriminate by race, religion, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of programs and opportunities made available to our students. A student’s enrollment at Notre Dame implies acceptance of the mission, philosophy and expectations set forth by the school.

freshman admissions ➵ Applicant is required to take a placement exam which is scheduled for Saturday, January10, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. There is a $25 testing fee. Makeup exams are scheduled by appointment.

➵ A completed application portfolio must be returned along with a $25 processing fee.

➵ The student’s standardized testing scores, school records and recommendations from his present elementary school are taken into consideration when determining acceptance.

➵ The applicant receives a recommended course of studies based on the needs of the student and the requirements of the school.

➵ For more information, please contact Laverne Bontempo at 847.779.8615 or [email protected]. transfer admissions Student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with no grade lower than a “C” in the academic term prior to the requested term of admission. The applicant must submit the following:

➵ A completed application portfolio with an essay (stating his reason for wanting to transfer to Notre Dame) along with a $25 processing fee

➵ Official transcripts from his current school

➵ Two letters of recommendation from current teachers, counselors or administrators

➵ Completion of an official discipline and attendance report

➵ Completion of a billing information form

➵ After all of the above documentation has been submitted, an interview with the Admissions Committee is scheduled tuition and financial assistance Tuition for the 2008-2009 year is $8,500 and fees are $550. Full payment of tuition and fees is due by July prior to the start of school. For families who wish to spread out their payments over the school year, Notre Dame offers a payment plan through Bank of America.

Financial assistance is available to families who demonstrate a need by completing Notre Dame’s financial aid process. This process requires the completion of an application which is mailed to Private School Aid Services (PSAS), an independent, outside agency.

Scholarships are also available for incoming freshman and current Notre Dame students who demonstrate that they are leaders in the areas of faith, scholarship, and service. the notre dame capital campaign While we continue to honor Notre Dame’s timeless values, we recognize we must keep advancing to deliver the best possible experience to our students. Through our capital campaign, “Past, Present, Promise”, we can make that happen.

Daniel Burnham the great Chicago architect and planner said, “Make no small plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and in work...”

With families in our communities showing renewed interest in the value of single-gender education and appreciation for the quality programs we provide, we are more comitted than ever to our mission of preparing young men for a lifetime of success. Here are some of the big plans that we are making over the next few years to ensure that the Notre Dame tradition has the same relevance today as it did when we started over fifty years ago:

1 Add Our Lady’s Grotto to the campus, providing a place where students can focus on their faith and celebrate their spirituality.

2 Enhance our educational space, giving our students the best possible environment to grow and learn in.

3 Construct a new field house, providing much needed athletic accommodations that align with our students’ needs.

4 Renovate our stadium, ensuring safe and ample playing conditions for our students.

5 Grow our endowment, providing financial aid for students in need and supporting our educational mission.

these are just some of the colleges our students have been accepted to

Our spacious grounds create a scenic setting for your learning experience